Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Checklist'

English Word: Checklist

Key Russian Translations:

• контрольный список [ˌkontrolʲnɨj ˈspʲisək] - [Formal, Written]
• чек-лист [ˌtʃek ˈlʲist] - [Informal, Borrowed Term, Common in Business/Tech]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in business and technical contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "контрольный список"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "чек-лист"

Pronunciation (Russian):

контрольный список: [ˌkontrolʲnɨj ˈspʲisək]

Note on контрольный список: Stress falls on the second syllable of "контрольный" and the first syllable of "список". The "р" is rolled, typical of Russian phonetics.

чек-лист: [ˌtʃek ˈlʲist]

Note on чек-лист: Borrowed from English, pronounced similarly but with a softer "л" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A list of items to be checked or completed (General/Business)

Translation(s) & Context:

• контрольный список - Used in formal or written contexts, often in official documents or instructions.
• чек-лист - More casual, often used in modern business, tech, or everyday planning contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Перед запуском проекта проверьте контрольный список требований.

  Before launching the project, review the checklist of requirements.

• У меня есть чек-лист для подготовки к поездке.

  I have a checklist for preparing for the trip.

• Контрольный список поможет избежать ошибок на экзамене.

  A checklist will help avoid mistakes during the exam.

• В приложении есть удобный чек-лист для задач.

  The app has a convenient checklist for tasks.

• Мы составили контрольный список для проверки оборудования.

  We created a checklist for inspecting the equipment.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

контрольный список (Noun Phrase): Both words decline according to Russian grammar rules for adjectives and nouns.

чек-лист (Noun, Borrowed Term): Does not decline, remains invariant in all cases and numbers due to its foreign origin.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• перечень
• список дел

Note: "перечень" is more general and formal, while "список дел" implies a to-do list specifically.

Antonyms:

• (No direct antonyms, as "checklist" lacks an opposite concept in Russian)

Related Phrases:

• составить контрольный список - To create a checklist.
• проверить по чек-листу - To check against a checklist.
• выполнить контрольный список - To complete a checklist.

Usage Notes:

• "контрольный список" is the traditional and formal translation, suitable for official or academic contexts.
• "чек-лист" is a modern borrowing from English, widely used in casual, business, or tech environments, especially among younger speakers.
• Be mindful of the audience when choosing between the two translations; formal settings require "контрольный список".
• Note that "чек-лист" does not change form, which simplifies its use but may sound less natural in very formal writing.

Common Errors:

• Error: Attempting to decline "чек-лист" as a regular noun (e.g., "чек-листа" in genitive). Correction: It remains "чек-лист" in all cases.
• Error: Using "список" alone to mean "checklist". Correction: "список" by itself just means "list"; always pair it with "контрольный" for the specific meaning of "checklist".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking contexts, checklists are often associated with bureaucratic or procedural tasks, especially in formal settings like government or education. The term "чек-лист" has gained popularity with the rise of digital tools and Western business practices.

Related Concepts:

• план
• задание
• инструкция